Digitally highlighted text, with header reading "Recruiting--Biting and Gouging" and a discussion of the linguistic merits of the phrases "by tooth and nail" or "by biting and gouging" below.

Life of an Officer book on a shelf, spine gilt.

HOW is Victory To Be Assured?

Tired: By Tooth and Nail
Wired: By Biting and Gouging!

Who knew Revolutionary War soldier recruiting was so edgy?!

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